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Primary Care Week Under Way

[yframe url=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2JeUevwWrs’] UConn’s observance of National Primary Care Week continues through Oct. 21, with events including a weekend retreat, lunch-and-learn sessions, a speech by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, and community health fairs staffed by medical, dental, nursing and pharmacy students.

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Big East Announces Expansion Plans

The Big East Conference confirmed today that it will pursue a 12-team football league.

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Health Center Accolades

A roundup of recognitions for Health Center faculty, staff and students.

Mikki Hebl speaks with the ALTERR committee, a faculty group focused on discrimination, in the CLAS Dean's Office on Oct. 17, 2011. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

Developing a Diverse Faculty

As UConn prepares to apply for an NSF grant to recruit and retain women in science and engineering, a speaker discusses ways to overcome subtle discrimination.

UConn Posters Promote Pride, Present Puzzle

Newly created posters depicting elements of UConn's art and architecture are now available at the Benton Museum and the UConn Co-op.

Farewell to a Master

I was saddened to learn recently of the death of one of the most influential individuals in the history of computing. This person’s elegant sense of design and his brilliant grasp of the potential inherent in computers to transform the world are visible everywhere one finds a computer. The Mac Powerbook on which I write […]

Breast Cancer Survivor Kimberly Hackett Gives Back by Becoming American Cancer Society Volunteer

Hackett is part of the Health Center‘s team for the Making Strides Walk Sunday, October 23.

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Health Center Hosts Successful Small and Minority Business Outreach Expo

The Health Center recently hosted a Small and Minority Business Outreach Expo that attracted 75 business leaders throughout the state. 

New UConn Parents Encourage Others to Give

Mark MBA '87 and Michelle Boxer will match any gift made by other UConn parents, up to a total of $250,000.

Eric Jordan, United Technologies Professor of Advanced Materials Processing in the lab with the coating apparatus. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Developing Green Energy Technology

UConn engineers are conducting research to develop cleaner and more efficient turbines.